Biology

MCQs/Ans
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1. DNA structure was first described by

[A] Catcheside

[B] Nirenberg

[C] Lederberg

[D] Watson and Crick

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Answer: D. Watson and Crick

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2. The food which gives an athelete instant energy is

[A] Glucose

[B] Protein

[C] Butter

[D] Vitamin

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3. Identical twins are born, when

[A] Two sperms fertilize two ova

[B] Two sperms fertilize one ovum

[C] One sperm fertilize one ovum

[D] One sperm fertilize one ovum. Zygote cleaves into two cells that develop independently.

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Answer: B. Two sperms fertilize one ovum

4. The ABO bloodgroups were discovered by

[A] Charles Darwin

[B] Karl Landsteiner

[C] Gregor Mendel

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[D] Watson

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5. Acromegaly is caused by irregular secretion of

[A] Pituitary

[B] Adrenal

[C] Thyroid

[D] Pancreas

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Answer: A. Pituitary

6. The blood which leaves the liver and moves to the heart has a higher concentration of

[A] Glucose

[B] Bile Pigments

[C] Bile

[D] Urea

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Answer: B. Bile Pigments

11. Which part of the human brain is the centre of memory, learning, thinking and reasoning?

[A] Cerebrum

[B] Hypophysis

[C] Cerebellum

[D] Medulla

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Answer: A. Cerebrum

12. Mark the correct statement:

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[A] All sperms fertilize all eggs

[B] Eggs are fertilized by many sperms

[C] Each egg is usually fertilized by one sperm

[D] Each sperm fertilizes one egg.

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Answer: C. Each egg is usually fertilized by one sperm

13. Mark the correct statement :

[A] Foramen magnum is in the skull

[B] Foramen magnum is an aperture in the heart

[C] Foramen magnum is a large hole in the voice box

[D] Foramen magnum does not exist anywhere

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Answer: B. Foramen magnum is an aperture in the heart

14. Survival of the fittest' was proposed in his theory of evolution by

[A] Darwin

[B] Lamarck

[C] Mendel

[D] Hugo de vries

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Answer: A. Darwin

15. The pteridophyte produces two kinds of spores.

[A] lycopodium

[B] Psilotum

[C] Selaginella

[D] Adiantum
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Answer: C. Selaginella

16. Ozone hole refers to

[A] hole in ozone layer

[B] decrease in the ozone layer in troposphere

[C] decrease in thickness of ozone layer in stratosphere

[D] increase in the thickness of ozone layer in troposphere

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Answer: C. decrease in thickness of ozone layer in stratosphere

17. Pine, fir, spruce, cedar, larch and cypress are the famous timber-yielding plants of which several
also occur widely in the hilly regions of India. All these belong to

[A] angiosperms

[B] gymnosperms

[C] monocotyledons

[D] dicotyledons

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Answer: B. gymnosperms

18. Pollination is best defined as

[A] transfer of pollen from anther to stigma

[B] germination of pollen grains

[C] growth of pollen tube in ovule

[D] visiting flowers by insects

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Answer: A. transfer of pollen from anther to stigma

19. Movement of cell against concentration gradient is called

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[A] osmosis

[B] active transport

[C] diffusion

[D] passive transport

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Answer: B. active transport

Explanation: Active transport, this is the only transport method that can move species against their
concentration gradient (from low to high concentration). Facilitated diffusion only moves species
down their concentration gradient from high to low concentration.

20. How do marine animals survive in water without air contact ?

[A] They do not require any oxygen

[B] They take oxygen from water

[C] They only produce oxygen in their body

[D] They get oxygen from water plants

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Answer: A. They do not require any oxygen

21. The most advanced evolutionary inflorescent is found in ?

[A] Dahlia

[B] Calotropis

[C] Saliva

[D] Yucca

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Answer: A. Dahlia

22. Kidney stones are mainly formed by which of the following compound ?

[A] Sodium chloride

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[B] Silicates

[C] Calcium bicarbonate

[D] Calcium Oxalate

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Answer: D. Calcium Oxalate

23. Potatoes are borne on ?

[A] Primary roots

[B] Stem branches

[C] Lateral roots

[D] Adventitious roots

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Answer: B. Stem branches

24. Which one of the following has haustoria or sucking roots ?

[A] Orchids

[B] Mango

[C] Chestnut

[D] Cuscuta

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Answer: D. Cuscuta

25. The Phylloclade commonly found in xerophytic plants is the modified ?

[A] stem

[B] roots

[C] leaf

[D] flower

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26. Which one among the following is the largest edible bud found in nature ?

[A] Cauliflower

[B] Agave

[C] Cabbage

[D] Drpsera

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Answer: C. Cabbage

27. The fruit after ripping becomes soft. It is due to ?

[A] dissolution of tannin in sap

[B] dissolution of middle lamella

[C] formation of ethylene gas

[D] formation of auxin

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Answer: B. dissolution of middle lamella

28. Which one among the following parts of castor seed yields oil ?

[A] Nucellus

[B] Ccaruncle

[C] Endosperm

[D] Cotyledon

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Answer: C. Endosperm

29. Which one among the following vitamins is necessary for blood clotting ?

[A] Vitamin - A

[B] Vitamin - D
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[C] Vitamin - K

[D] Vitamin - C

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Answer: C. Vitamin - K

30. The macro nutrients provided inorganic fertilisers are ?

[A] Carbon,Iron and boron

[B] magnesium,manganese and sulphur

[C] maagnesium,zinc and iron

[D] magnesium,phosphorus and potassium

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
SUBJECT : BIOLOGY
FULL MARKS : 80
(Each question carries one mark)

1. Glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed in the

A. proximal tubule B. distal tubule C. collecting duct D. loop of Henle
[Ans. (A)]
2. The amount of CSF in the cranial cavity
A. 500 ml B. 140 ml C. 1 litre D. 1.5 ml
[Ans. (B)]
3. Which one is imino acid?
A. Pepsin B. Proline C. Cysteine D. Renin
[Ans. (B)]
4. The main difference between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria is
A. Cell membrane B. Cell Wall C. Ribosome D. Mitochondria
[Ans. (B)]
5. ACTH is secreted from
A. Adrenal cortex B. Pituitary C. Adrenal Medulla D. Thyroid
[Ans. (B)]
6. Which of the following is the correct pathway for propagation of cardiac impulse ?
A. SA node AV node Bundle of His Purkinje fibers
B. AV node Bundle of His SA node Purkinje fibers
C. SA node Purkinje fibers AV node Bundle of His
D. Purkinje fibers AV node SA node Bundle of His
[Ans. (A)]
7. Inner surface of the bronchi, bronchioles and fallopian tubes are line by
A. cubical epithelium B. columnar epithelium C. squamous epithelium D. ciliated epithelium
[Ans. (D)]
8. Electric potential of the brain is recorded by
A. CT Scan B. Sphygmomanometer C. ECG D. EEG
[Ans. (D)]
9. Which of the following is related to humoral immunity ?
A. T-lymphocyte B. B-lymphocyte C. I-lymphocyte D. P-lymphocyte
[Ans. (B)]
10. Fertilization occur in
A. Uterus B. Ureter C. Vagina D. Fallopian tube
[Ans. (D)]
11. The Gastrin is secreted from
A. Intestine B. Stomach C. Pancreas D. Rectum
[Ans. (B)]
12. The cause of cretinism is
A. Hypothyroidism B. Hypoparathyroidism C. Hyperthyroidism D. Hyperparathyroidism
[Ans. (A)]
13. Which of the following is a minerelocorticoid ?
A. Testosterone B. Progesterone C. Adrenalin D. Aldosterone
[Ans. (D)]
14. The part of the brain where the centre for hunge and thirst is located is
A. Cerebrum B. Hypothalamus C. Cerebellum D. Medulla Oblongata
[Ans. (B)]
15. The reflex arc, which is made of two neurons is known as
A. Monosynsptic reflex arc B. Disynaptic reflex arc
C. Polysynaptic reflex arc D. Asynaptic reflex arc
[Ans. (A)]
16. The lactase hydrolyzes lactose into
A. Glucose B. Glucose and galactose C. Fructose D. Glucose and fructose
[Ans. (B)]
17. In 24 hours, total glomerular filtrate formed in human kidney is
A. 1.7 litres B. 7 litres C. 17 litres D. 170 litres
[Ans. (D)]
18. When the oxygen supply to the tissue is inadequate, the condition is
A. Dyspnea B. Hypoxia C. Asphyxia D. Apnea
[Ans. (B)]
19. Which one of the following is not a second messenger in hormone action ?
A. Calcium B. Sodium C. cAMP D. cGMP
[Ans. (B)]
20. The name of the pace maker of the heart is
A. Lymph node B. S.A. node
C. Juxtaglumerular apparatus D. Semilunar valve
[Ans. (B)]
21. What is a genophore ?
A. DNA in prokaryotes B. DNA and RNA in prokaryotes
C. DNA and protein in prokaryotes D. RNA in prokaryotes
[Ans. (A)]
22. Example of a typical homopolysaccharide is
A. Ligin B. Suberin C. Inulin D. Starch
[Ans. (D)]
23. Who wrote the famous book "Origin of Species"?
A. Larmarck B. Darwin C. De Vries D. Mendel
[Ans. (B)]
24. Polyploid derived from two different species is called
A. Autopolyploid B. Triploid C. Allopolyploid D. Monoploid
[Ans. (C)]
25. Electrons used in Electron Microscope are of the wavelength
A. 0.05 B. 0.15 C. 0.25 D. 0.30
[Ans. (A)]
26. Biolistic technique is used in
A. Tissue culture process B. Gene transfer process
C. Hybridization process D. Germplasm conservation process
[Ans. (B)]
27. Example of water soluble plant pigment is
A. Chlorophyll-a B. Chlorophyll-b C. Anthocyanin D. Xanthophyll
[Ans. (C)]
28. Structure element of Chromatin is
A. Histone B. Acid protein and DNA C. Nuclear matrix D. Nucleosomes
[Ans. (D)]
29. Inulin is a polymer of
A. Glucose B. Galactose C. Fructose D. Arabinose
[Ans. (C)]
30. Mannitol is
A. Amino acid B. Amino alcohol C. Sugar alcohol D. Sugar acid
[Ans. (C)]
31. A flower which can be divided into two equal halves by only one plane is
A. Zygomorphic B. Actinomorphic C. Regular D. Perfect
[Ans. (A)]
32. Pieces of plant tissue used in tissue culture is called
A. Explant B. Somaclone C. Inoculant D. Clone
[Ans. (A)]
33. VAM is
A. Symbiotic bacteria B. Saprophytic bacteria C. Saprophytic fungi D. Symbiotic fungi
[Ans. (D)]
34. Ovule integument gets transformed into
A. seed B. fruit wall C. seed coat D. cotyledons
[Ans. (C)]
35. Acid rain is caused by
A. NO2 B. SO2 C. SO3 D. CO2
[Ans. (B)]
36. Which one of the following bacterium is used for production of transgenic plants ?
A. Escherichia coli B. Bacillus thuringiensis
C. Staphylococcus aureus D. Agrobacterium tumefaciens
[Ans. (D)]
37. A plant cell becomes turgid due to
A. Plasmolysis B. Exosmosis C. Endosmosis D. Electrolysis
[Ans. (C)]
38. Restriction enzymes are used to cut
A. Single stranded RNA B. Double stranded DNA
C. Single stranded DNA D. Double stranded RNA
[Ans. (B)]
39. Spindle fibre is made up of
A. humulin B. intermediate filament C. flagellin D. tubulin
[Ans. (D)]
40. Edible part of Mushroom is
A. Basidiocarp B. Primary mycelium C. Fungal hyphae D. Basidiospores
[Ans. (A)]
41. Calcium level decreases in the blood due to hyposecretion of
A. Parathyroid hormone B. Calcitonin C. Thyroxine D. Adrenaline
[Ans. (A)]
42. Kupffer's cells are
A. Phagocytic B. Mast cells
C. Hormone secreting D. Digestive juice secreting
[Ans. (A)]
43. Which centre is stimulated during increase in body temperature ?
A. Anterior hypothalamus B. Posterior hypothalamus
C. Limbic system D. Red nucleus
[Ans. (A) Heat loss centre i.e. Anterior hypothalamus]
44. Name the following having oxygen storing capacity
A. Myoglobin B. Actin C. Myosin D. Fibrin
[Ans. (A)]
45. Longest phase of meiosis
A. Prophase I B. Prophase II C. Anaphase I D. Metaphase II
[Ans. (A)]
46. Tetany is caused by
A. Hyperparathyroidism B. Hypoparathyroidism C. Hyperthyroidism D. Hypothyroidism
[Ans. (B)]
47. Which of the following is a gastro intestine hormone ?
A. Prolactin B. Enterokinase C. GH D. FSH
[Ans. (B)]
48. Name the hormone that has no role in menstruation.
A. LH B. FSH C. GH D. TSH
[Ans. (D)]
49. Which of the following substances can cure Parkinson's disease ?
A. GABA B. Acetylcholine C. Dopamine D. Glutamic acid
[Ans. (C)]
50. Movement of tongue muscle is controlled by
A. facial nerve B. trigeminal nerve C. hypoglossal nerve D. vagus nerve
[Ans. (C)]
51. Which function will be lost due to damage of occipital lobe ?
A. Hearing B. Speech C. Vision D. Memory
[Ans. (C)]
52. Meissner's corpuscles occur is
A. Brain B. Nerve cells C. Skin D. Tongue
[Ans. (C)]
53. Osteomalacia is a deficiency disease of
A. Infants due to protein enertgy malnutrition B. Adults due to protein enertgy malnutrition
C. Adults due to Vitamin D deficiency D. Infants due to Vitamin K deficiency
[Ans. (C)]
54. The gene of sickle cell anaemia is inherited by
A. Blood cells B. Bone cells C. Sex chromosomes D. Autosomes
[Ans. (D)]
55. Ptyalin is inactivated by a component of gastric juice known as
A. Pepsin B. Mucus C. Rennin D. HCl
[Ans. (D)]
56. Which one of the following human cells do not contain mitochondria ?
A. Nerve cell B. Red blood cell C. Liver cell D. White blood cell
[Ans. (B)]
57. In which stage of the first meiotic division two sister chromatids are formed ?
A. Leptotene B. Zygotene C. Pachytene D. Diplotene
[Ans. (C)]
58. Which one of the following triplet codons is a chain termination codon ?
A. UGU B. AAU C. UUG D. UAG
[Ans. (D)]
59. How many pairs of contrasting characters in pea pod were chosen by Mendel ?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 9
[ According to English version Answer is B i.e. 5 pairs.
According to Bengali version pair is NOT mention in question ]

60. If a cross between two individuals produces offsprings with 50% dominant character (A) and 50% recessive
character (a) the genotype of parents are
A. Aa Aa B. Aa aa C. AA aa D. AA Aa
[Ans. (B)]
61. Structural lipids of cell membrane are
A. Simple lipid B. Chromolipids C. Steroid D. Phospholipids
[Ans. (D)]
62. Which one of the following is polysaccharide ?
A. Glycogen B. Sucrose C. Lactose D. Maltose
[Ans. (A)]
63. What will be the codons in m-RNA if the DNA codes are ATG-CAG ?
A. TAC GTC B. UAC GUC C. UCA TUA D. TCA GTC
[Ans. (B)]
64. Which of the following species is restricted to a specific area ?
A. Sibling species B. Allopatric species C. Sympatric species D. Endemic species
[Ans. (D)]
65. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ?
A. Sycon Canal system B. Star fish Radial symmetry
C. Ascaris Flame cell D. Prawn Haemocoel
[Ans. (C)]
66. Which one of the following animal phyla does not possess a coelom ?
A. Platyhelminthes B. Annelida C. Mollusca D. Echinodermata
[Ans. (A)]
67. Cardiac muscles are
A. Striated and voluntary B. Striated and involuntary
C. Smooth and voluntary D. Smooth and involuntary
[Ans. (B)]
68. Which one of the following immunoglobulins is found as pentamer ?
A. IgG B. IgM C. IgA D. IgE
[Ans. (B)]
69. Which one of the following cells is not a phagocytic cell ?
A. Macrophage B. Monocyte C. Neutrophil D. Basophil
[Ans. (D)]
70. Which one of the following is the most primitive ancestor of man ?
A. Homo habilis B. Australopithecus
C. Rampithecus punjabicus D. Homo neanderthalensis
[Ans. (C)]
71. A female Anopheles mosquito can be recognized by
A. Proboscis and palpi are long and more or less of equal length
B. Proboscis long and palpi short
C. Proboscis short and palpi long
D. Both proboscis and palpi are short
[Ans. (A)]
72. The anterior V-spot in microfilaria of Wuchereria represents
A. Nerve ring B. Cervical papilla C. Excretory System D. Reproductive system
[Ans. (C)]
73. In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called
A. Biotic potential B. Fertility C. Carrying capacity D. Birth rate
[Ans. (A)]
74. When the two ecosystems overlap each other, the area is called
A. Habitat B. Niche C. Ecotone D. Ecotype
[Ans. (C)]
75. Pyramid of energy in ecosystems is
A. Always upright B. Always inverted C. Mostly upright D. Mostly inverted
[Ans. (A)]
76. Which one of the following is mainly responsible for green house effect ?
A. SO2 B. CO2 C. CO D. O2
[Ans. (B)]
77. Which one of the following is an exotic carp species ?
A. Barbus stigma B. Cyprinus carpio C. Labeo bata D. Cirrhinus mrigala
[Ans. (B)]
78. Which of the following two hormones are essential for induced breeding of fishes?
A. TSH and ACTH B. Oestrogen and progesterone
C. FSH and LH D. Vassopressin and oxytocin
[Ans. (C)]
79. Which stage of malarial parasite is infective to man?
A. Gametocyte B. Merozoite C. Cryptomerozoite D. Sporozoite
[Ans. (D)]
80. The scientific name of the moth which produce tasar is
A. Bombyx mori B. Antheraea mylitta
C. Antheraea assamensis D. Philosomia ricini
[Ans. (B)]
 DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
SUBJECT : BIOLOGY
FULL MARKS : 20
(Each question carries two marks)

1. What are poikilothermic animals ?

Ans. Also called cold blooded animals. Their body temperature changes according surrounding environment. These
animals are less active.
e.g. all invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles.
2. Write two functions of juxtaglomerular apparatus.
Ans. Functions :
(i) Juxtaglomerular cells secretes Renin which through RAAS (Renin-Angiotensis Aldosterone System) help in
absorption of Na+ from DCT and therefore increases Blood pressure.
(ii) Its Macula densa cells act as chemorecptor feeding information to JG cells.
3. State two differences between red and white muscle.
Ans. Difference between Red & White Muscle.
Red Muscles White Muscles
i) Rich in Myoglobin. i) Less myoglobin.
ii) Mitochondria are more in number. ii) Less in number.
iii) Less sarcoplasmic reticulum. iii) More sarcoplasmic reticulum.
iv) Can carry out considerable aerobic iv) Depends mainly on anaerobic
respiration. respiration.
v) Slow rate of contraction for long v) Fast rate of contraction for short
period. period.

4. What is the difference between pinocytosis and phagocytosis ?

Ans.
Phagocytosis Pinocytosis
i) Bulk intake of fluid material by cell. i) Intake of solid material from outside to
inside of the cell.
ii) Vesicles formed are small. ii) Large
iii) Lysosome play no role. iii) Lysosomes are essential.

5. State four important functions of plasma membrane.

Ans. (i) Helps in Transport by active and passive processes.
(ii) Take part in Exocytosis and Endocytosis.
6. What is bioaccumulation ?
Ans. Different types of elements and compound deposited inside the living beings. Which is called Bioaccumulation or
Bioconcentration. Like in scallops maximum quantity of Zn, Cu, Cd and Cr deposited and in human beings
maximum Iodide deposieted in thyroid glands.
 7. What is a test cross ? Why is it so named ?
Ans. When F1 progeny is crossed with recessive parent then it is called Test Cross. Test Cross helps to find out the
genotype of dominant individual.
8. What is ribozyme ?
Ans. Ribozymes are the RNA molecules (Non protein enzyme) that possess catalytic activity they function in RNA
splicing reactions.
9. What are mycorrhizae?
Ans. The association of fungi with the roots of higher plant, is called mycorrhizae. Mycorrhizal association fround in
conifers plant.
10. Write down the scientific name of China rose plant. Give its floral formula.
Ans. Hibiscus rosasinensis :
Br Epi7 k(5) C5 A() G(5)

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 Biology 120 Model Questions

Answers are shown in Bold

1. Urey and Miller created the primitive environment in the Spark chamber and used Hydrogen,
Ammonia, Methane and Water vapor to simulate the chemical origin of life. The surprising molecule
they obtained after the experiment was

A. Proteins B. Lipids C. Amino acids D. Polysaccharides E. Fatty acids

2. Dating of fossils refers to the determination of the age of fossils. It uses the determination of the
amount of some chemicals in the rock or sediments. One of the following method seems to the most
accurate method for dating of fossils.

A. Radio carbon method B. Uranium method C. Potassium-Argon method

D. Electron-spin resonance method E. Lead method

3. The most accepted theory of origin of life is

A. Special creation theory B. Theory of abiogenesis C. Oparin haldane theory

D. Theory of spontaneous generation E. Theory of Eterninty of life

4. Coacervate formed in the primitive was not considered as a primitive cell because it lacks a lipid
membrane and ability of division. Which of the following is considered as a primitive cell like
structure

A. Eobiont B. Prokaryotes C. Chemoautotroph D. Protobionts E. Cyanobacteria

5. One of the following striking example of Natural selection is

A. Neck of giraffe B. Wing of Bat C. Color of Peppered moth
D. Tail of Rat E. White eye of Drosophila

6. Balanced polymorphism is the preservation of genetic variability through the selection of

Heterozygote. One of the following examples show the balanced polymorphism
A. Sickle cell anemia B. Sickle cell trait C. Blood groups
D. Skin colour E. Industrial melanism

7. The Crossopterygean fish Latimaria is considered as the ancestor of terrestrial vertebrates. One of
the following characters helped the fish for its evolution
A. Scales B. Fins C. Lungs D. Tail E. Gills

8. During the embryonic life of vertebrates, development of organs shows the evolutionary sequences.
This agrees the
A. Natural selection theory B. Theory of use and disuse C. Biogenetic law
D. Theory of Congogeny E. Special creation theory

9. In which Coelenterate, Planula larva becomes Ephyra larva during development.

 a. Hydra b. Aurelia c. Physalia d. Sea anemone

10. The thickest layer in the heart wall is

a. Epicardium b. Endocardium c. Pericardium d. Myocardium

11.The body cavity of Tapeworm is filled with

a. Coelomic fluid b. Parenchyma cells c. Tissue fluid d. Colourless blood

12. The Restriction enzyme (RE) of E.Coli, Eco.R1 cut the exogenous DNA to produce staggered ends. RE will
not cut the endogenous DNA of bacteria because

a. it is not freely present in cell b. it is an inactive enzyme c. DNA of bacteria is resistant to RE

d. some sequences of the restriction sites are methylated

13. Read the statements carefully and select the correct answer from the choices

1. Industrial melanism exhibited by Biston betularia is an example for natural selection in action.
2. The atmosphere of primitive earth was oxidizing.
3. Fossil bird Archaeopterix is the connecting link between reptiles and mammals.
4. The most accutate method of dating a fossil is Electron spin resonance method and DNA analysis.

a. 1 and 4 are wrong b. 1 is correct but 4 is wrong c. 2 and 3 are correct d. 1 and 4 are correct

14. Castles intrinsic factor is necessary for the absorption of

a. Cobalamine b. Pyridoxine c. Riboflavin d. Thiamine

15. The artery supplying blood to the diaphragm is

a. Subclavian b. Lineogastric c. Phrenic d. Carotid

16. Nodes of Ranvier are associated with

a. Myelinated neuron b. Non myelinated neuron c Lateral ventricle d. Synapses

17. The only antibody that crosses placenta is

a. IgA B. IgD c. IgG d. IgE

18. Select the incorrect pair

a. Cyclops Rock barnacle

b. Daphnia Water flea
c. Streptocephalus Fairy shrimp
d. Lepas Goose barnacle
19. Fill up the blanks using suitable combination of words from the choices given below

Sonography is the safest method to study the condition of foetus and it uses
to produce images of the internal organs. The sound waves used in sonography is
around .. and the visual record is Sex determination using sonographyis banned in
1994 under prenatal diagnostic act.

a. Audiable sound 20 Mh Z b. Ultrasound 20 kHz Echogram

c. Infrasonic sound 2 kHz Encephalogram d. Audiable sound 10 kHz MR image

20. Which one of the following is a low threshold substance present in glomerular filtrate

a. Urea b. Sodium c. Potassium d. Creatinine

21. The Molluscs which are considered as living fossils are

a. Neoplina and Solon b. Neoplina and Monoplacophora

c. Pila and Unio d. Chiton and Teredo

22. Duct of Bellini is associated with

a. Spleen b. Liver c. Salivary glands d. Kidney

23. Match the following combinations and select the correct answer from the choices

1. Topoisomerase 1. Kornberg enzyme

2. Molecular glue 2. Bacterial DNA polymerase
3. DNA gyrase 3. Ligase
4. DNA polymerase I 4. DNA strand separation

a. 1-4, 2-3, 3-2, 4-1 b. 1-3, 2-2, 3-1, 4-4

c. 1-1, 2-3, 3-4, 4-2 d. 1-4, 2-3, 3-1, 4-3

24. The volume of air remains in the lungs after a forceful expiration is

a. Total lunge volume b. Vital capacity c. Tidal volume d. Residual volume

25. Green glands of Prawn are located at the base of

a. Antennae b. Thelycum c. Uropod d. Antennules

26. Paneth cells are found in

a. Hepatic lobules b. Pancreatic islets c. Crypts of Liberkuhn d. Payers patches

27. Which one is a wrong statement

a. Dolly was created through reproductive cloning using Udder cells

b. Apotosis is the Programed cell death
c. Chorionic Villi Sampling ( CVS) is a post natal diagnosis
d. Shot gum approach is used in making genomic library
28. Total number of oxygen molecules that can binds to a single haemoglobin molecule under normal
partial pressure is

a. 8 b. 6 c. 1 d. 4

29. Leptocorisa is a major pest of

a. Paddy b. Coconut c. Wheat d. Sugarcane

30. Pectoralis major of Flying birds is

a. Valve in the stomach b. Cavity in the bones c. Reproductive gland d. Flight muscle

31. Normal cardiac cycle is completed in

a. 0.4 seconds b. 0.88 seconds c. 0.18 seconds d. 0. 8 seconds

32. Which one of the following enzymes is obtained from Thermophilus aquaticus bacterium which is
heat stable and used in PCR at high temperature .

a. DNA polymerase III B. Endonuclease c. Taq polymerase d. DNA gyrase

33. Compare the list of Biomedical techniques given in column A with the functions given in column
B and select the correct matching combinations from the choices given below

Column A
1. Digital Substraction Angiography
2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
3. Posirton Emission Tomography
4. Charge Coupled Device
Column B
1.detect presence of water in organs
2. detect blocks in the arteries
3. detect defects in the stomach
4. detect tissue damage in the brain

a. 1-2-3-4 b. 4-1-2-3 c. 2-1-4-3 d. 2-1-4-3

34. Sella tursica is the cavity of skull in which .. is lodged

a. Eye b. Ear c. Larcymal gland d. Pituitary gland

35. Plasma clearance will be maximum for

a. Sodium b. Phosphate c. Bicarbonate d. Calcium

36. Which of the following factors will not allow Hardy- Weinberg principle to operate

a. Inbreeding b. Mutation c. Gene pool d. Selection

37. Cri-du-chat syndrome in man develops due to

a. Trisomy in chromosome 13 b. deletion in the short arm of 5th chromosome

c. delection in the short arm of chromosome 15 d. deletion in chromosome 22
38. Vitamin K plays an important role in

a. preventing thrombosis b. biosynthesis of Prothrombin

c. regulating bile secretion d. regulating ATP synthesis

39. Vitelline membrane of human ovum is

a. middle, thin, transparent and non cellular b. inner, thin and transparent
c. outer, thick and transparent d. inner, thin and translucent

40. The source of illumination in Fluorescent microscope is

a. Electron beam b. Light rays c. UV rays d. Infrared rays

41. Which one of the following statements is true about Prostagladins

a. Prostaglandin increases platelet aggregation

b. Prostaglandin is formed of proteins
c. Prostaglandin F2 alpha causes contraction of uterus
d. Prostaglandin E2 alpha is present in amniotic fluid.

42. Ciliary muscles are present in

a. Joints of two bones b. Joint of Sclera and Iris

c. Inter auricular septum of heart d. Inter ventricular septum of heart.

43. The blood of Cockroach has no respiratory value. This shows that

a. Cockroach does not respire b. Respiration is anaerobic

c. Oxygen directly goes into tissues d. Oxygen is not utilized in cell respiration

44. Avian flu is a dangerous form of disease of birds including poultry. Its infection takes place

through the nasal and oral secretions and affect the respiratory system. What is its causative agent

a. Bacteria b. TM virus c. H1 virus d. Dipplococcus bacteria

45. Heparin is an anticoagulant produced from liver. Its function is to

a. block the conversion of Fibrinogen to Fibrin

b. block the conversion of Prothrombin to Thrombin
c. hemolyse RBC
d. inhibits the action of calcium ions

46. Pribnow box contains the nucleotide sequence

a. 5 TAA TTA 3 b. 3 TAA TTA 5 c. 5 GCC CCG 3 d. 5 AAT TTA 3

47. Spliceosomes are involved in

a. cutting of DNA in genetic engineering b. splitting of Pre mRNA

c. formation of Nucleosomes d. Prokaryotic DNA synthesis
48. Benzodiazepine , the common muscle relaxant helps to bind the receptor proteins with

a.GABA b. Acetylcholine c. Dopamine d. Glycine

49. DNA Finger printing requires only a minute quantity of DNA sample such as WBC of blood stain because

a. Large quantity of DNA is available in WBC b. DNA contains nitrogen bases

c. DNA can be amplified through PCR d. DNA determines the heredity.

50. One of the following structure of Cockroach is responsible for water conservation

a. Spiracles b. Hepatic caeca c. Malpighian tubules d. short midgut

51. One of the following sets of animals is treated as endangered

a. Black buck Lion Rhinos b. Musk deer Lion Rhinos

c. Black buck Spotted deer Bison d. Snow leopard Musk deer Great Indian bustard

52. In Man, IA allele produce A antigen and IB allele produce B antigen. i allele is incapable of producing
any antigen. In which of the following person, the genotype is homozygous for the alleles

a. A group b. B group c. O group d. AB group

53. Phospho diester bonds present in DNA helix determines the 3;-5polarity of strands while Hydrogen bonds
a. stabilze DNA structure b. de stabilize DNA structure
c. makes the strands antiparallel d. makes the turns of helix

54. Carbonic anhydrase, the fastest enzyme in the living system is present in

a. Pancreatic juice b. Hepatic cells c. RBC d. Neuroglia

55. Select the mismatching pair

a. Delta wave Deep sleep b. Beta wave Eyes closed

c. Alpha wave REM sleep d. Theta wave Normal sleep

56. Presence of Negri bodies in the brain cells indicate the infection of

a. Trypanosoma b. Plasmodium c. Pasteurella d. Rabies

57. Mammals possess Brown fat beneath the skin which helps to

a. increase heat loss b. insulate the body c. produce metabolic heat d. store water

58. Hippocampus, Red nucleus and Amygdala are the parts of

a. Limbic system b. Hypothalamus c. Cerebellum d. Medulla

59. Smallest cranial nerve of man is

a. Trigeminal b. Pathetic trochlear c. Ocular d.Auditory

60. Excessive alcohol consumption leads to the disease Polyneuritis because

a. alcohol destroy liver cells b. alcohol causes liver inflammation

c. alcohol reduce Vit.B utilization d. alcohol reduce iron absorption

61. ELISA is used to detect HIV but the confirmation of HIV infection is done through

a. Southern blotting b. Western blotting c. Eastern blotting d. DNA finger printing

62. Compact bone is characterized by the presence of

a. Haversian system and Yellow bone marrow b. Haversian system and Red bone marrow
c. Haversian system without bone marrow d. Haversian system with red and yellow bone marrow

63. One of the following cell can stimulate secondary immune response in the body followed by an infection

a. T-cell b. B-cell c. Memory cell d. Stem cell

64. Which one group is considered as the Stem Reptile which disappeared during Triassic period

a. Rhyncocephalia b. Cotylosauria c. Sqamata d. Chelonia

65. Stick insect and Leaf insects have adaptation to resemble the twigs and leaves of plants to escape from
enemies. This is known as

a. Homology b. Analogy c. Camouflage d. Mimicry

66. In enzyme action, sometimes a substance blocks the active sites and inhibits the action of enzymes. This is

a. Allosteric inhibition b. Feed back inhibition c. Competitive inhibition

d. Non competitive inhibition

67. During an experiment, Cyanide was accidentally mixed with a cell culture. Which of the following is most
likely to occur in the plasma membrane of the cells

a. Passive transport stops b. Active transport stops

c. Diffusion stops d. Phospholipids destroys

68. Due to continuous intake of Antibiotics, many strains of bacteria becomes resistant to antibiotics. This is
because of

a. Bacterial transformation b. Bacterial transduction c. Conjugation d. Mutation

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